The community of Christ creates a network of relationships and service that is woven through our lives, including work, play, congregation and community. These relationships are among Lutheran Congregational Services’richest resources and are vital to helping newly-arrived refugees, finding donations to distribute through the SOS Warehouse, expanding congregational programs, and empowering community preparedness through our Lutheran Disaster Response-Eastern PA program. Continue reading →

The Centre Gives online giving event begins on May 6 at 12 a.m. and concludes on May 7 at 12 p.m.

“Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.”

― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

On May 6 – 7, The Village at Penn Statewill be participating in the 2014 “Centre Gives” online giving event. Last year, this community-wide initiative raised more than $550,000 for local nonprofit organizations in the State College area! During this year’s 36-hour event, all contributions made to The Village at Penn State will be matched by a $100,000 pool of additional funds provided by the Centre Foundation. So if The Village at Penn State receives 10% of the total gifts during the Centre Gives event, we will receive an additional 10% of the $100,000 matching pool! Continue reading →

Todd Miller (center) the 2014 Biggest Loser Individual category winner, says the program was a great motivator to help him reach his goal of losing some extra pounds.

“Nothing will work unless you do.” ~Maya Angelou

That was the mission for 253 Liberty Lutheran employees, their friends and spouses, who signed up for the organization’s annual Biggest Loser weight-loss challenge. Weigh-ins started at the end of January. Over the course of eight-weeks, staff members could go solo in the competition or partner with a “bestie” (best friend/coworker/spouse) for extra motivation. Continue reading →

Over the last 30 years, the Artman Golf Outing has raised nearly $1 million for the Benevolent Care Fund thanks to the generosity of the community.

Spring is here! It’s time to dust off the golf clubs and hit the links at the North Hills Country Club for the 30th annual Artman Golf Outing.The event marks decades of generosity, community service and commitment to the residents at Artman. Continue reading →

Resident Marjorie Davis and her son, Ted Davis, take time to enjoy some photos taken of their friends and relatives while visiting Artman.

As a teenager, Marjorie Davis remembers sitting on the front porch of the Haywood Mansion with her grandmother, Margaret Artman Clymer. “When I visited, we would sit on the porch rockers and shell peas – peas that were grown right here in the gardens.” Although a memory from more than 70 years ago, it’s one that Mrs. Davis cherishes to this day. Continue reading →

When you support the Artman Benevolent Care Fund, you provide peace of mind to residents and families.

Peace. Faith. Love. Regardless of which stage in life you find yourself, these things matter. At Artman, and all of Liberty Lutheran’s senior communities, our staff and volunteers are honored to share life’s journey with our residents and their families. We help foster and develop those things that matter most. Continue reading →

We are grateful for your generous contributions, which will provide direct assistance for a refugee family served by LCFS in Philadelphia, Lancaster or Allentown.

There is an African proverb which suggests, “If you want to go quickly, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” Over the past several months, Lutheran Children and Family Service (LCFS) has invited our closest friends and supporters to join us in a matching grant opportunity to benefit our refugee resettlement program. Now at the end of the match period, we are excited to announce that we have indeed gone far – together – and exceeded our initial goal!Continue reading →